Characters
Who is Matilda's kind teacher?
Miss Honey
What is Matilda's favorite thing to do?
Read books
: What does extraordinary mean?
r: Very unusual or amazing.
: Matilda's parents love reading books.
False
Why do the students cheer for Bruce?
They admire his determination and want him to succeed.
Who is the mean headmistress of Crunchem Hall?
: Miss Trunchbull
What punishment does Miss Trunchbull give Bruce?
She forces him to eat an entire giant chocolate cake.
What does determined mean?
Not giving up.
Miss Honey is kind to her students.
True
Why does Miss Honey care so much about Matilda?
She recognizes Matilda's intelligence and wants to help her.
Which student puts the newt in Miss Trunchbull's water pitcher?
Lavender
What animal does Lavender hide in the water pitcher?
Newt
: What does mischief mean?
: Playful trouble or tricks.
Bruce gives up before finishing the cake.
False
What character trait does Bruce show while eating the cake?
Perseverance (or determination).
: Which student is forced to eat a giant chocolate cake?
Bruce Bogtrotter
What happens when Miss Trunchbull sees the newt?
What does concentrate mean?
To focus carefully.
: Lavender tells everyone about the newt before class.
False
How are Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull different?
Miss Honey is kind and caring, while Miss Trunchbull is strict and cruel.
Who believes in Matilda's intelligence even when her parents do not?
Miss Honey
: What amazing ability does Matilda discover?
She can move objects with her mind (telekinesis).
What is a miracle?
Something amazing that seems impossible.
Matilda discovers she can move objects with her mind.
True
: What is one lesson readers can learn from Matilda?